Transportation

This new DOT system finally stops illegal truckers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is rolling out a new federal trucking registration system called Motus, which the department says will use biometrics and better data checks to catch fraud. The move comes as DOT says thousands of suspicious registration numbers may be tied to fake carriers, and as the administration keeps leaning on states it says have been too loose with CDL rules.

Delta Cuts Congress Airport Fast Lane

Delta Air Lines is pausing a special service desk for members of Congress while the TSA shutdown drags on. The move lands as airport delays grow and the Capitol discovers that rules for everyone else can still apply to lawmakers.

Airport Lines Grow As DHS Shutdown Drags On

Long TSA lines and staffing shortages are piling up as the partial DHS shutdown stretches into weeks. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blames missed pay, resignations and political games for the mess, while officials insist safety is intact.